Objective

To develop a virtual physics lab platform that allows engineering students to simulate kinematics and optics experiments online, enabling safe, interactive, and cost-effective learning.

Key Features

Student Panel:

• Access interactive simulations for kinematics and optics experiments

• Perform experiments virtually with adjustable parameters (e.g., velocity, angle, refractive index)

• Visualize real-time graphs and measurements (position, velocity, displacement, light rays, lenses)

• Save experiment results and download data for reports

• Step-by-step instructions and theory explanations for each experiment

Teacher Panel:

• Create, upload, or modify experiments

• Monitor student experiment attempts and results

• Add custom instructions or quizzes for each experiment

• Evaluate student lab reports submitted via platform

Admin Panel:

• Manage users (students & teachers)

• Monitor system performance and experiment usage

• Add new lab modules or update simulations

• View analytics of popular experiments and student engagement

Tech Stack

Workflow (Step-by-Step)

1. User Registration & Login

• Students and teachers register/login securely

• Access dashboards with available experiments

2. Experiment Selection

• Students choose kinematics or optics experiments

• Examples: projectile motion, inclined plane, lens refraction, prism light dispersion

3. Parameter Setup

• Adjust experiment parameters: initial velocity, angle, mass, refractive index, lens curvature, etc.

• Platform validates parameter ranges

4. Simulation Execution

• Run virtual experiments in real-time

• Observe simulation via interactive 2D/3D visuals

• Graphs and data (position, velocity, time, light paths) generated live

5. Data Collection & Reporting

• Students record results automatically or manually

• Export data and graphs for lab reports

• Teachers can review submitted reports and provide feedback

6. Analytics & Progress

• Track student usage and performance

• Generate reports for instructors on experiment completion and accuracy